Seventy-Two Pig Heads at Camp Nou

Whenever Real Madrid meets Barcelona, ​​the whole world looks forward to it.

Fans call this matchup the National Derby, or the Derby of the Century.

Before the game, some media wrote that the first century derby in 2006 came at a very bad time, because the two teams are currently distracted by the Champions League, Barcelona is plagued by injuries, and Real Madrid is in turmoil , As a result, both teams were unable to exert their strongest strength.

But some people think that the more in this situation, the more it can reflect the background and strength of the two teams.

In the past, before each national derby, the Spanish media would warm up two weeks in advance. This is a higher treatment than the Champions League final, which shows how much attention Spain attaches to this game.

But this year, there is no way.

Before the national derby, the two teams fought hard and did not play very well.

Barcelona drew 0-0 with Benfica in an away game in Portugal. Although many people said that Rijkaard saved his strength to play in the national derby, who knows this kind of thing?

No goals in the away game, what if you return to Camp Nou and get upset by Benfica?

Real Madrid is also very difficult. After finally reversing from the knockout round of the top 16 to advance to Arsenal, they drew 0-0 away with Juventus in the first round of the quarterfinals. Yes, it was Real Madrid that drew Juventus.

For almost the entire game, Real Madrid was extremely embarrassed by Juventus, and finally relied on the team's defense to barely retreat.

Whether it's against Juventus, or the previous La Liga, or even against Arsenal, today's Real Madrid has long lost even half of the style of Real Madrid in the previous Galacticos era.

Especially the reuse of a 25-year-old rookie as the head coach of the team is even more anecdotal.

Before the game, the media of the two teams created their own momentum.

Real Madrid has not conceded a goal in five rounds of La Liga and won five consecutive victories. It seems that the momentum is very strong. It is entirely possible to beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp and further shorten the points gap.

The media on the Barcelona side believed that Rijkaard's dream team two would completely tear up Real Madrid's fig leaf at the Nou Camp.

If it is said that the media is just talking about it, then the fans who bet at the bookmaker are betting with real money.

Three to one!

This is the score favored by nearly half of the lottery players. According to international practice, the home team is in front and the away team is behind.

In other words, nearly half of the fans believe that Barcelona will beat Real Madrid 3-1 at home.

Barcelona midfielder Deco said in an interview with the media: "Beat Real Madrid, Barcelona will win the championship ahead of schedule!"

Captain Puyol also believes that if this game is won, Barcelona will be able to win the championship ahead of schedule, but if they lose, it will not have the slightest impact on the overall situation of La Liga. "Even if we lose, we still lead by two points, so our mentality will change. better than the opponent."

Play more relaxed!

This is also what Cruyff, the godfather of Barcelona, ​​emphasized in his column.

Cruyff believes that Barcelona has an absolute advantage on the psychological level and can play more easily and calmly.

Five points behind in the standings, forcing Real Madrid to win at the Nou Camp to maintain the pressure on Barcelona, ​​but this in itself is a shackle on Real Madrid.

Cruyff said that apart from injuries, there is no problem with Rijkaard's team, and the team's ability to create opportunities is still very strong, including the game against Benfica, or the draws and losses in the league. There were a lot of opportunities.

"The dominant advantage proves that Barcelona is indeed better than its opponents. It is not just a matter of luck that it failed to convert the advantage into goals. The team needs to make some adjustments in details, such as playing more directly and efficiently. Some."

Cruyff's implication is that Barcelona should avoid excessive sticking to the ball and use a simpler, direct and faster way to attack.

besides,

Cruyff also suggested that Rijkaard strengthen the pressure on Real Madrid's defense. He even felt that the team could use more crosses at the front of Real Madrid's penalty area to create more space for attack and create opportunities.

"In a small area, precise and fast passing, this is Barcelona's advantage."

In the end, Cruyff concluded that Rijkaard and his Barcelona would teach Real Madrid a lesson at Camp Nou!

"Even, I don't think I would be surprised at all if there is a 3-0 victory like the Bernabéu."

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Whether Cruyff or media campaigns, these are all external factors.

But as the head coach of Barcelona, ​​Rijkaard has no way to think about problems like them.

Even on game day morning, he hadn't decided what starting lineup he was going to take.

Because he has been thinking about a question: Will Ronaldo start?

So that in the morning, when the Barcelona first-team coaching staff was in a meeting, Rijkaard frowned the whole time.

"Last night, after Real Madrid arrived in Barcelona, ​​they checked into the hotel by the sea and haven't been out since. According to the information we got, they held a simple birthday party for Ramos in the hotel."

"Wait!" Ten Carter yelled to stop when he heard this, "What birthday party?"

The battle is imminent, and Real Madrid still has the mind to hold a birthday party?

"It is said that the head coach Gao Shen told the hotel to prepare for Ramos' birthday in advance, and everyone in the team participated."

"Including Ronaldo?" Ten Carter asked again.

"Um."

After receiving an affirmative answer, Ten Carter turned his head to look at coach Rijkaard and found that he did not speak the whole time.

"If Ronaldo is really allowed to start, then we have to change our formation, especially the central defenders. Oleg, Van Bommel and Cocu cannot play in this position. Let Thiago Motta follow Puerto Rico. Partner Joel."

Rijkaard folded his hands on his chest and remained silent.

He has been wondering whether Ronaldo will start?

According to his original idea, Real Madrid did not use Negredo, but let Ronaldo start. He wanted Belletti to rest, Oleg went to the right, and Motta came back to play central defender and partner with Puyol.

Van Bommel partnered with Oleger against Benfica, and his performance was quite average. This time he wants to try Motta.

This is also something that can't be helped. Both Edmilson and Marcos are injured, and Barcelona's central defender is seriously short.

Oleg is in excellent physical condition, but poor in speed and flexibility. If it is Negredo, he can still handle it, but playing Ronaldo is hanging.

The main thing is that Ronaldo's running position is too cunning.

Belletti has started several games in a row, and she is indeed a little tired.

Rijkaard struggled all night, and now time is getting tighter and tighter. He has no way to think about it any more. He looked at Ten Carter and asked, "Do you think Ronaldo will start?"

Ten Carter froze for a moment, shook his head and said: "I don't know, but I think we should prepare for the worst, and we have to strive to score first and open the situation first. At that time, it will not matter whether Ronaldo starts. It's important."

Rijkaard still frowned, but what Ten Carter said was not unreasonable.

"That's it, let Oleg play as a central defender, partner with Puyol, and Belletti insist on one more game."

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Amidst the boiling sound, Gao Shen finally walked into the palace that fans all over the world dreamed of.

Barcelona Camp Nou Stadium.

More than 98,000 fans gathered at the scene, except for a very few Real Madrid fans in the corner, all of them were die-hard Barcelona fans.

When Gao Shen and Real Madrid players came out, boos were heard.

That feeling is almost like tearing a person into pieces.

As soon as Gao Shen walked out of the player tunnel, his first reaction was to turn around and look at the stands above his head, searching around cautiously.

"What's the matter?" Lucas was surprised by Gao Shen's reaction.

"I'm afraid there will be a pig's head." Gao Shen replied.

Lucas, Buenaventura and others all burst out laughing.

"Don't worry, there is no pig's head in Camp Nou now." Maqueda said happily.

Sometimes he thinks that Gao Shen is really interesting.

Of course, it is particularly annoying when he is forced to be a tool man.

Gao Shen curled his lips, with an unconvinced expression that you know a lot.

"It's not that I'm overthinking, it's mainly because this matter is quite evil." Gao Shen shook his head and muttered.

Tonight's referee is Alfonso Perez Breuer.

Have you never heard of this name?

That's right.

Even if this guy is in Spain, he is not a top referee, but the problem is that on October 21, 2000, the sixth round of La Liga was also in this Nou Camp stadium, and it was also Real Madrid's away game against Barcelona. , also Brewer sentry.

That night, a big pig's head was thrown from the stands.

Six years later, we met again.

"Gao, I remember, you said, you are not superstitious." Lucas asked with a curious smile.

"Yes, I'm not superstitious." Gao Shen replied.

"Then you still believe this?" Lucas was puzzled.

Gao Shen waved his hand at him, "I was looking forward to it, they threw me a pig's head too!"

This time not only Lucas, Buenaventura and Maqueda were all stupid.

There is such a thing?

Gao Shen looked at them like that, and didn't bother to explain to them, these guys know nothing.

If Barcelona fans really throw a big pig's head at him, then he will be angry.

Even if I don’t coach in the future, I will go back to China and say this directly in the media: I think back then, when I played Real Madrid against Barcelona, ​​the Camp Nou fans threw pig’s heads at me, how awesome! What a memory!

These days, if you want to be an Internet celebrity, you need to have a memory.

Just like some well-known singers, a song can be sung repeatedly for decades.

Of course, this is not bad. Some popular singers who have never been popular for a single song can still become popular all over the country.

How could Lucas, Buenaventura and others understand the thoughts in Gao Shen's heart, even if they knew, they would not be able to understand.

However, Rijkaard, who came out immediately after Gao Shen, was obviously not in such a good mood as Gao Shen.

I don't know if it's because of the lighting at the scene, but the face of the Dutch black swan is obviously darker than usual.

Especially when looking at Gao Shen in front of the coaching bench of the visiting team, he clearly seemed to be breathing fire.

why?

Ronaldo didn't start!